There is a distinction between [[Capital_Side|capital sides]] and [[Natural_Allies|other sides]]{{erf|1|086}}.

There is a distinction between [[Capital_Side|capital sides]] and [[Natural_Allies|other sides]]{{erf|1|086}}.

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==Capital sides==

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==Capital Sides==

Capital sides (as the name implies) have [[capital]]s and are governed by a [[Ruler]]. A capital side can also own [[city|cities]] other than the capital. If the [[Ruler]] of a city is a [[Royal]], the city may produce Noble and Royal [[Units]]. Royal sides sometimes split off into new sides.{{erf|1|079a|Parson's Klog #9}}

Capital sides (as the name implies) have [[capital]]s and are governed by a [[Ruler]]. A capital side can also own [[city|cities]] other than the capital. If the [[Ruler]] of a city is a [[Royal]], the city may produce Noble and Royal [[Units]]. Royal sides sometimes split off into new sides.{{erf|1|079a|Parson's Klog #9}}

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===Starting a Capital Side===

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In order to start a new side, a [[barbarian]] unit must [[claim]] a [[capital]] city. There must be no units belonging to an existing side on the hex.

===Known capital sides:===

===Known capital sides:===

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* [[Carpudlians]]

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* [[Ad Council]] <sup>[[LIAB Text 50]]</sup>

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* [[Bananastan]]

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* [[Bennifer]]

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* [[Brangelina]]

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* [[Carpudlian]]s

* '''[[Charlescomm]]'''

* '''[[Charlescomm]]'''

* [[Dagwood]]

* [[Dagwood]]

* '''[[Faq]]''' (destroyed by [[Gobwin Knob]]), now reestablished by [[Jillian]] under the protection of [[Transylvito]]

* '''[[Faq]]''' (destroyed by [[Gobwin Knob]]), now reestablished by [[Jillian]] under the protection of [[Transylvito]]

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Proposed Canon

A Side is a group of characters and Units involved in the conflict in Erfworld and is led by a single Ruler, which is a King or Queen if the Unit is Royal, or an Overlord if not. The Side includes all Units, cities, and terrain under the leadership of that Ruler.

Capital Sides

Capital sides (as the name implies) have capitals and are governed by a Ruler. A capital side can also own cities other than the capital. If the Ruler of a city is a Royal, the city may produce Noble and Royal Units. Royal sides sometimes split off into new sides.Erf-b1-p079a

Starting a Capital Side

In order to start a new side, a barbarian unit must claim a capital city. There must be no units belonging to an existing side on the hex.

Other sides

Non-capital sides (also referred to as natural allies) have no capital, no cities, no royals.Erf-b1-p079a They do, however, have their own treasuries and can form long semi-permanent alliances. If there is a way for Natural Allies to become a Capital Side, it has not been stated in the comic.